davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-02-02
The Fat Passengers Hat.

A fat man with q new plug hat was
laughing merrily in the Northwestern
Depot yesterday afternoon. 'Just Leaf
this road from Milwaukee to Chicago"
he said, with a roar. 81 wanted to get
to this town the worst way, but didn't
have cent. 1t was too cold to steal
ride, so I made up my mind to get into
the best car of the train and trust to
luck. We had Just got out of Bay View
when a queer scheme struck me. Rals-
ing the window l ran my head out and
began shifting the cold air. My plug hat,
which was not the best in the world, was
for obvious reasons tilted on the back OF
my head. The conductor came down the
aisle of the car. Never before did
ticket-puncher make such rapid prog
ress. He fitted from seat to seat like
butterfly. Pretty soon 1 felt his hot
breath on the back of my neck, and then
l heard him yell: Ticket, pleasen 1
was too much interested in the passing
scenery to pay any attention to the
hoarse, raspiug voice. There was mo-
ment of intense silence, during which
nv heart b at a loud accompaniment to
the putting Of the engine, and then l felt
the conductors hand fall heavily upon
my shoulder. The conclusion was so
great that my plug hat fell off into the
snow. The conductor stood aghast when
I withdrew my uncovered head and
looked angrily into his pale ia e.
you've done it," exclaimed with
fierce air.
"I didn't jostle your hat off, did II
he asked.
50 That's what you did
But your ticket wasn't in 1t"
Certainly
There was another moment Of silence
and then the conductor said:
'I'm sorry, but yon'll have to pay
your fare
i have no more money he replied; :;
my all was in that hat. Can't you stop
the train
"sThe tile is mile behind us. It's
against orders, lut I'll etyou through
without additional charge. Next time
keep your head in the car
"'But my hat I exclaimed with a
bold air. Il lost it through your rude
ness and Imust be in'demnifed.'
/" Unidentified nothing. There's no
hat store on the train
But you have got to get ME hat
just the same
"'Oh, l guess not
'Well, 1 guess yes
"'What arc you going to do about
it,"
" 'Report you to Marvin Hughitt, 1
yelled with defiant mien.
" That's CHESTNUT. Go to sleep.
I'll wake you up when we get to
Chicago
"This is what I did, and when I woke
up (the train was then passing Rose Hill
Cemetery I found this new tile on my
head. You can see by the initials Just
above the swcatband that the hat be-
longed to the conductor. 1 didn't see
him again during the rest of the trip,
but I'll bet dollars to clam shells that
that fellow would kick himself from
here to Sturgeon Bay if he knew how
beautifully he had been sold."-Chicag@
Herald.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-02-02
Fire-Proof Dresses.

This is how to make your dress fire.
proof. Chemicals galore have been used
from time to time to render fabrics in
combustible, but one Of the most effica-
cious and least expensiveis tungstate of
soda, which may be most conveniently
applied by mixing it with the starch for
dressing. Add one part of the tungstate
to three parts of good dry starch, and
use the starch in the ordinary way. For
fabrics which do not require starching
dissolve one pound of tungstate of soda
in two gallons of water, well saturate the
fabric in the solution, and let it dry. 1t
will not change the mot delicate colors
nor affect the quality Of the fabric in any
way, and ironing will not in the least in
terfere with the efficacy of the process.
Muslns or silks SO treated may be held
in the fame of candle or gas without
catching fire, so that, although the por-
ton in contact with the flame by con-
tinuance may be charred or even
destroyed, there Is no danger of spread
ing the combustion.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-02-02
Recipes.

FLANNEL CAKEs.-One quart of milk,
one cup of corn meal and nearly three OF
flour, half cake of yeast, stirred i'll halt
cup of warm water, one large cup OF
boiling water, one teaspoonful OF sat,
one teaspoonful of molasses, bit of soda
the size OF pea in the milk. Scald the
meal with the boiling water, stir IN the
milk and strain through colander, add
flour and yeast and let it rise until morn
ing. beat in salt and molaSses, and when
the batter is smooth and light bake on
gridd!e. They are very nice.
TAprocA PUDDING.-Four tablespoon
fuls of tapioca soaked for two hours IN
tepld water. When the tapioca has solt.
ened add quart of cold water, pinch of
salt, tablespoonful of molasses and TWO
large apples, peeled, cored and sliced.
Place in covered dish and bake in the
oven for two hours, stirring occasionally J;
then remove the cover, still stirring. In
half an hour the pudding should be a
deep brown. Pour into another dish
and serve hot with hard sance. The hard
sauce is made by beating to cream one
cup of sugar, one heaping teaspoontu,!! OF
butter and one teaspoonful OF bolllnS
water. Flavor with lemon or vanilla.
PorAro RoLLs.-A quart of flour, four
eggs, tablespoonful of lard, half ayeast
cake dissolved in warm water, heap
ING cupful of potatoes mashed soft and
beaten light with half a cupful of warm
milk; a cupful of luke warm milk, tea
spoonful of salt, teaspoonful OF sugar.
Beat the eggs light, sift the salt with
the flour; melt the lard and mix with the
sugar in the potato. Make a hole In the
middle of the flour, pour in the milk, the
mashed potato, the yeast, the eggs; knead
we'll and set to rise over night. Early in
the morning knead again, make into rolls
and set close together in a pan for an
hours rising. Bake in steady oven.
Send to table hot and break, not cut
apart.
STUFFED EGGs.-Boil eight eggs hard
and throw into ice cold water, until per-
fcctly cold; PEEL them carefully and cut
in two lengthwise; extract the yolks, ruD
them to paste with butter, season with
pepper and salt, and work in some very
finely minced chicken or other poultry
livers. If you have none, sub
stitute such cold meat as you have.
Bind the mixture with beaten egg,
mold into balls, the same shape and
size as the elected yo!ks, and fill the
whites with them. Fasten the latter IN
place with stout straws, cut of equal
lengths; roll in beaten egg, then IN
cracker crumbs, and fry quickly In good
dripping. DO not withdraw the straws
when you serve them, letting each eater
do it for himself.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-02-02
WOMAN'S WORLD.
PLEASANT LITERATURE FOR
FEMININE READERS.
A New POrtia.

A new Portia, who defended, how
ever, not her lover, but her own father,
has appeared at Montpelier. A farmer
living near that town had been tried and
condemned for breach of trust. He made
an appeal, which was granted, and on
the day appointed for its hearing he
walked into court accompanied by his
daughter, tall, good.lco oking, and in
telligent young woman about 26 years
old. To the surprise of the Judges the
young woman opened her fathers case in
a mastery manner, argued the defence
with the skill of practical lawyer, and
finally gained for her client o verdict of
acquittal. The improvised legal prac-
titioner in petticoats then walked
triumphantly out of co1rt, hanging on
the arm of the venerable agriculturist,
her father London Globe.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-02-02
WORDS OF WISDOM.
Not every one that dances is glad.
C1opSor 1iIyo ,-l fo1I, IN

Not every one that dances is glad.
SANDER like mud, dries and falls of.
History is the preserver of good deeds
and the avenger of bad.
Wisdom listens IN confidence, but is
seldom confidential in return.
To have what we want is riches, but to
be able to do without is power.
Curses are like professions; they return
to the place from which they came.
Difference is the most complicated, the
most indirect and the most elegant of
all compliments.
To smile at the jest which plants a
thorn in another's breast is to become a
principal in the mischief.
In love, as in everything else, expert
ence is physician who never comes un-
til after the disorder is cured.
Secrets are poor property: anyhow; if
you circulate them you lose them, and if
you keep them you lose the interest on
the investment.
Nearly everybody has it in him to be
better than he is. Improvement IS
chiefly the regulation of the propensi-
ties and passions.
A good man is the best friend, and
therefore is first to be chosen, longest to
be retained, and indeed, never to be
parted with, unless he ceases to be that
for which he was chosen.
The roses of pleasure seldom last long
enough to adorn the brow of those who
pluck them, and they are the only roses
which dv not retain their sweetness after
they have lost their beauty.
Judge no one by his relations, what
ever criticism you may pass upon his
companions. Relations, like features,
arc thrust upon us; companions, like
clothes, are more or less our own selec-
tion
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-02-02
Italian Courts hip.

Young people in Italy do not begin
courtship until their relatives have
haggled and bargained, and settled all
the preliminaries. Then the young man
is introduced to the young woman, and
they are told to fall in love with each
other.
The following story, told by an Eng
lish lady married to an Italian noble
man, was narrated to her by mother
who had several marriageable daugh-
ters.
An elderly suitor, signor D., called
upon her one day to consult about WOO
ing her daughters, for though he intend
ed to marry only one, his suit was
addre :sed to them all.
II am constrained by circumstances
to take wife, he began.
II am sorry to hear, signor, that you
are constrained to take such step; but,
though it is against your will, l have no
doubt you can find a suitable person, y
answered the mother, not seeing at what
he was driving.
"Your family are all so we'll brought
up, signora; the young ladies are so very
charming; and being constrained by
circumstances to take wife,
"Constraincd !" exclaimed the mother,
Indignantly, now discerning his mean
ing. .,
II do not mean, signora, that it
would be any hard ship; on the contrary,
if one of your charming young ladies
would look favorably upon me-
"But which, signor-to which do you
allude2"
"Whichever you like, signora. I am
Indifferent on that point, and will leave
the choice to you, feeling convinced
that l should be perfectly happy with
any one of your daughters. ."-Youths
C0neDQn;0n,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-02-02
Fashion Notes.

Silver is much used as decoration for
evening dresses.
Bisque color with any of the new
shades of green is very stylish.
Lower skirts of plaid velvet and plain
plush have met with much favor.
Tn, hustle does not diminish in size,
as was predicted, but is worn larger than
ever.
Fine null ties with filing of point
d'esprit la make becoming neck
wear.
Hoods and cap bonnets of Jersey cloth
for little girls are comfortable and pic
turesqIe.
Black trlle, although stylish, is less so
than last year, but with silver it has very
stylish effects.
Small plaids and tartans in dark rich
coloring seem still to be the favorite
styles for little girls.
A long drapery of soft silk is worn as
trimming and overdress with cashmere
costumes for the house.
Mauve, so long neglected color, IS
once more fashionable. 1t is especially
favored for house toilets.
An English oddity is the use Of jet
passementerie on cloth costumes, particu-
larly those of a green color.
Boas should be tied on the side and
front o;er one shoulder. A. bow of
ribbon makes the prettiest fastening.
Bead work is becoming popular
kind of fancy work, but to be correct
it should be done with care and taste.
Plain velvet skirts in the new shade of
plomb, with draperies of vigogne Of the
sane shade, are much favored for street
wear.
The best and most economical black
silk is a fine twillcd texture. 1t will not
pull in the waist seams, and gives pref
ty lustre.
What are known as Swiss bel1s are
generally worn by young ladies' with full
blouse waists, style very becoming to
slender figures.
Double finished cloths with a dark
color on the outside and bright one for
the lining make very stylish wraps and
cloaks for children.
In most cases the hoods which are worn
with the long lussian redingote are made
separate from the wrap, and may be worn
or not, as may be desired.
Soft gray camel's hair is a faYorite mo.
terial for dressy house wear, and striped
wool in gay colrrs, or velvet or plush,
are generally chosen as accessories.
Plated colorcd satin is sometimes
worn in dress bodies, in place of collars
and cuffs of linen. Only an edge Is
shown, and the plcating is very close.
Black and white are fashionable COM
bined in some dressy hats and bonncts.
The white is usually in the form of feath.
ers, ribbon or lace; the black in velvet,
plush, lace and jet.
1t is the fancy of the hour that nothing
should be worn about the throat in the
evening. Sometimes string of pearls or
ieweled nccklct may be seen, but it is
quite the exception, the neck as rule
being unadorned.
Entire costumes of white or black lace,
over satin slips of pale OF gay colors, are
as fashionable as ever. Some OF the new
designs in flouncings and nets are ex-
ouisite, and laae will no doubt retain its
popularity for a long time to come.
Hoods, either pointed or round, are
the invariablc accompaniment of the
newest English cloth jackets. They are
lined with plush or satin of darker rather
than a contrasting shade, although an
exception is made in tho case Of the lin
inp being Of striped satin.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-02-02
The Smart Girl.

There was once a tailor who had q
beautiful daughter; all the young men
from far and near came to visit her be-
cause of her beauty. Two rivals sought
her one day, and said:
'It is on your account that we have
come hither"
"What dc you want OF me?" she re-
piled, smiling.
"We love you," returned the two
young men, land each OF US wishes to
marry you"
The maiden, being we'll brought up,
called her father, who listened to the
two lovers, and then said:
cit is late, go home now, but come
again to morrow; and you shall then
know which of you may have my
daughter"
At daybrcak the next morning, the
two young men returned. "Here we
are" they cried to the tailor; ''remem-
lcr what you promised yesterday"
"Wait a little" he replied; 81 am go
ing to town to buy piece of cloth; when
I return home with it, you shall leurn
what expect from it.
W nCn the Lallpr TcluIicu tloii toHb,
he called his daughter, and on her ap-
pearance, he said to the Young men:
"My children, there are two of you,
and have but one da lehier. 70 whom
shall l give her: Whom must refuse?
Behold this piece OF cloth; will cut
from it two suits of clothes exactly
alike: each one of you must sew one OF
them; he who finishes his task first shall
| have my daughter.
Ea"h of the rivals took his task, and
prepared to set about it; the father
called his daughter, and said to her:
"lIerc is the thread, make it ready tor
the two workers"
The maiden obeyed her father, and
taking the bundle OF thread, seated her
self near the young men.
But she was rs clever as She was beau
tiful: though her father did not know
which of the two she loved, nor tht
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-02-02
). Smiths in the Feleral Army.

The Smith family was largely repre-
scnted in the army Of the Union, and at
one time there were upward of GOO in
the army of the Potomac. On one of the
rerlmental rolls in the Teutonic division,
which gave names and birth-placcs, we're
entered: 'Giovanni Smith, Italy; Juan
Smithas, Spain; Hans Shhmidt, Hol-
land Ivan Schmithiwc Xxi, Poland Jean
smeets, France; Ion SHimmtton,
Greece and twelve John Smiths born
in this country, besides one whose native
land was sweet Erin, of whom it was re-
corded, ':name Patrick, but says that he
is called John for short. '-BsM: Perley
po1,p
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-02-02
Paper Bottles.

Paper bottles were patented in America
in 1888. Their sale was not extensive
at first, but now that European patents
have been secured, covering nearly all
fields of probable competition, the con-
trollers OF the patents, we arc informed,
intend to manufacture the bottles In
large quantities. In the item of freight
alone they will effect saving of one
third less weight than the glass or stone
ware, and are, on the whole, less liable
to brcakage. Journal Of Commerce.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-02-02
Another Occupation for Women.

Still another occupation suggested it.
self to young person by the fact that
often when the lamps of house were
trimmed by the maid they smoked or
otherwise misbehaved, but when one Of
the ladies of the house attended to them
their flame was clear and bright, and still
more by the fact that often their care was
the last part of the days work, and then
the late trimming endangered the house.
Since lamps have become fashionable,
and so often replace gas with their steady
light, the matter of their trimming &C.
quired some weight; and thinking the
matter over, our young person decided
to offer her services in the sole matter of
lamp trimming, and now, armed with her
implements, she goes from house to house
cleaning and filling the lamps, straining
the old oil, and setting it aside for furni-
ture polish when too thick for burning
well, attending to wicks, rubbing up
burners, and cleaning chimneys, leaving
everything about tn M in desirable trim
for the night, and then going on to the
next, willing to do the work with scien-
tifc neatness for the sake of a small
weekly stipend, in view of the number
of stipends, so many housekcepers having
shown themselves delighted to have
lamps that burn like those of the wise
virgins. and to be rid of all the soiling
and malodorous work.-Harper's Bear.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-02-02

The carrier pigeon service in Paris is
most carefully organized, and the latest
census shows that ere are $500 trained
birds, which can take dispatches in and
out Of the capital in the roughest wealth
er. Some are taught to so to the neigh
boring forts and towns, others to distant
parts of the provinces.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-02-02
An Old Debt.

I worked month for DR.. Fox, anu
When the end had come,
went to him to get my pay-ten
Dollars was the sum.
He handed receipt in full, with
Grin of vengeful mirth,
For services professional the morning
OF my birth.
And now think it would have BEEN
No wonder Tn forlorn-
Ten dollars in my pocket if l never
Had been born
The Rambler.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-02-02
Her Question.

Dear Jack! you've often said to me,
In speech that doth imply
Loves poesy, that I'm indeed
The 'apple Of your eye
III intoxicate you, then,
As you insist, alack!
Am I to understand it's cau.e,
lam your apple, Jackt
-IonkerS Gazette.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-02-02

Minneapolis is growing fast, according
to her own showing. Last year over
1905 buildings were erected, at cost OF
1000, 600.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-29
A MOMAN,s VIEW
OF the smith KIIrain Prize Fight.
posfo,1 put

Boston Pus.
10 the Editor Of ne Post.
Sir The recent reports OF the terrible
FIGHT between Kilrain and Smith empha-
size several facts. First, that the love for
cIadiatorial contests for which old Rome
was so remarkable is not dead, hut rising
constantly into more vigorous life snopg
us through the efforts OF the sporting edi-
tors of our daily papers; second, that Eng
lish gentlemen of noble lineage are not
ashamed To be known "a lawbreakers IN the
matter OF SUSTAINING the prize ring; and,
lastly, that the English pugilist champion,
Smith. is q brutal slugger and not ieeit'
innate exponent OF the art OF boxing. Just
here desire to express the wish that when
Smith and Sullivan meet 10 settle the
championship they will eVtsrminate each
other "a effectively IA the Kilkenny cats;
though thus il too much TO hope.
Now. what | wish to observe with re-
yard to Kilraiu, who is said to BE- Con
necticut blacksmith OF Irish extraction, Is
this: Viewing the matter apart from the
consideration ofits brutality and illegallty,
we have got to admit two things; first, to
he q pugilist at all Obliges man to be htst
a hard worker. and next abstemious IN re-
card 10 all sensual indulgepccs or excssses
which are twO fundamental qualities IN
the makeup of what we call q man. But
Eilrain has shown something more than
immense pluck and muscle. lie has
shown character. The manner in v Eich hc
HIS dressed. the small numher OF friends IL
believe they we're hut three), his modest
dcmranor, and his splendid temper, showed
the man 10 be something far above TIE
average bruisCr. Indeed, he intimated
so much that was fine in his
fight that he ought never To
fight again, unless providence has expressly
sent him to knock ont John Sullivan. l
would suggest TO the athletic clubs of this
country, therefore, that they invite kilrain
to return home and give him gymnasium
of his own, where ne can train the rising
generation in athletics and also in this ttue
art of Keeping ones temper. In this way
Kilrain would never have to soil his fingers
with another bully of any nationality. HIS
behavior in that fight seems to show that
he has an undeveloped capacity for being
gentleman. A hero, though alas . per
yeIted hero, he DOW is. Let his country
men 1--WE him chance Ia be something
better
trust some friend of his may send him
q copy of these lines.
A MOTHER or Sons.
Boston, December :, lSST.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-29
Pooling the Children.
NcI0 lOfk Sun.

The Chicago Ncrs offered a prize for the
hest story written by pupil in the Chica-
20 public schools, aud ~ result was del
ugea with all sorts of productions. IL PRINT
ed many of them and rejected more, hut
that it's readers might not be deprived OF
considerable enjoyment, IL printed short
extracts from some OF the rejected ones.
Here are trw OF these extracts: Cora
Brown was fortunately the poSseSser Of
a birthday, for she was the daughter
of rich friends" Norman WIS dear,
bright, but thin, little hoy" But
all this time cloud was gathering over
Mrs. Delaney, which grew large rs years
went hy, aud that clond was full Of grass
hopperS." Iva vas pretty little girl,
hut not smart, being the emily child.
"She fell down, scattering her senses in
every direction" "My father desired me
TO marry bank President, II handsome,
reckless mao, fond OF naught save the
g;pibIiu. table" The miniSter'a witt
had niue small children, each OF which
wls one year younger than the other.
Though poor, size vas u diligcnt womaa
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-29
Dnn't Eau Know

that you caruot afford 10 neglect that ca
'farrh: Don't you know that 1t may lead
To consumption, to insanity, t. dedth.'
Don't you know that it can easily he
cured? Don't you know that while the
thousand and one nostrums you have tried
have utterly failed that Dr.. Sage's Catar'h
Remedy is certain cure? II has stood
the te-t Of years, and thae are hun
drcds of Thousands of grateful men and
wemrn IN all parts Of the country who can
testify to it's efficacy. All druggists.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-29
The Verdict Unanimous.

W. D. Suit, druggist, hIpprs, Ind,
tgstiiicS. ~ can recommend Electric Bit
terS ~ the very hest remedy. Every hot
tie sold has gwen relief in every c:.s2. One
man tonk six bottles, and wa1 cured ot
Rheumatism or 10 years standing Abra-
ham ll:sre. druggist, Rcllcyille, Ohio, at
firms: The hest selling medicine | have
ever handled in my ~ Sears' experience,
il Electric Ejtir,s Thousands ol others
have added their testimony, so that the
verdict is unanimous that Electric Filters
do cure all diseases OF the Liver, Kidney or
Blood. Only n half dollar bottle at
Logan X Co. = drug store.